Winter Hiking and Snowshoeing Gift Guide

Winter hiking and snowshoeing are great sports and provide a healthy way to get outdoors and experience the wilderness during the winter season. If you want to help encourage a friend or loved one to get out this winter and recharge in the great outdoors, here are some great gifts that will help them on their way!

Hillsound Trail Crampons

The Hillsound Trail Crampons are a necessity for added traction when you’re out hiking on local trails or deep in the backcountry. Their heat-treated carbon steel spikes are strong and durable providing years of use. The elastomer harness ensures compatibility with most shoes and boots and make the Hillsound Trail Crampons easy to get on and off.

Price $65

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Patagonia Nano Puff Vest

An insulated vest is an ideal layer when winter hiking or snowshoeing because it provides freedom of motion for your arms, while keeping your core warm. The Nano Puff Vest is windproof and warm, made with 60g of Primaloft Gold Eco Insulation. With 55% post-consumer recycled content, it is the most thermally efficient synthetic insulation available today.

Price: $149

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Vasque Snowblime Insulated Winter Snow Boots

From fleece collars to snow-biting outsoles, Vasque’s Snowblime Insulated Winter Boots were developed specifically for winter hiking and snowshoeing. Insulated with 200g of Thinsulate polyester insulation, they’ll keep your feet dry and toasty down to 15-20 degrees. Their tough polyurethane-coated leather sheds wet snow while the molded rubber heel kick and toe rand provides advanced protection.

Price: $150

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REI Alpine Gaiters

REI Alpine Gaiters are an excellent value and tough as nails for winter hiking and snowshoeing. Their water-resistant construction will keep your legs dry and warm when plowing through snowdrifts and down winter trails. Heavy-duty velcro front closures provide a secure and adjustable fit while hooks at the bottom assure compatibility with many kinds of boots.

Price: $70

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TSL Symbioz Elite Snowshoes

TSL Symbioz Elite Snowshoes revolutionized winter hiking and snowshoeing with a flexible snowshoe frame that adapts to rugged terrain. Traction is provided by 8 replaceable spikes, lateral molded traction bars and a front point crampon made specifically for steeper ascents. Bindings are adjustable in both length and width to accommodate almost any boot size while an easy-ascent heel lift lies under the ratcheting heel piece and can be engaged using your snowshoe pole. Unisex.

Price: $299

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The North Face Montana Etip Insulated Gloves

The North Face Montana gloves offer dexterity and warmth in snowy conditions, with Gore-Tex weather protection and Etip functionality that works on touch-screen devices. Water-resistant synthetic leather palms are soft yet extremely durable with high-pile fleece lining and synthetic insulation on the backs of ensure warmth. The removable Wrist Oven leashes provide extra warmth when combined with a hand warmer.

Price: $70

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Black Diamond Trail Trekking Poles

Black Diamond’s Trail 3-section poles provide patented FlickLock adjustability with zero-slip security.  Simply flick the lock open, set the length and flick the lock closed—a quick, tight, and easily accomplished task, even while wearing winter gloves. Includes low-profile baskets for general use and powder baskets for use in the snow.

Price: $100

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Osprey Kamber 32 Snow Pack

The Osprey Kamber 32 Snow Pack is ideal for winter snow sports like snowshoeing and backcountry skiing. It has internal reservoir pocket with insulated harness sleeve w/ an insulated hydration tube sleeve in the shoulder harness so you can stay hydrated in the cold winter air. Glove-friendly buckles and zipper pulls and a wet/dry gear division make it perfect for a wide range of winter adventures.

Price: $170

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Reversible Polar Buff

The Polar Buff Can be worn as a neckliner, helmet liner, balaclava, mask, scarf, hood or hat to give you warmth where you need it, when you need it. One side is the covered with an original Buff while the other is covered with a layer of Polartec fleece to help minimize heat loss. Super warm and comfortable, the value of this item is its versatility in winter conditions.

Price: $39

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Outdoor Research Ascendent Insulated Hoodie Jacket

Wear the light, warm and breathable Outdoor Research Ascendant insulated hoodie on its own when snowshoeing, or layered under a shell on a cold day. Insulated with Polartec Alpha, the Ascendent retains it’s warmth if it becomes damp, but will dry quickly because it is so breathable.

Price: $215

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Thermos Vacuum Insulated 32 Ounce Compact Stainless Steel Beverage Bottle

There’s nothing quite like a hot cup of coffee or sweet tea on a cold winter hike. The light and compact design of the Thermos Stainless Steel Beverage Bottle keeps hot liquids hot for 24 hours. A built-in stainless steel cup lets you enjoy your beverage anywhere while the steel construction is easy to clean and stands up to hard use. 

Price: $27

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